CVE-2023-39780
ASUS RT-AX55 Routers OS Command Injection
- Published11 Sept 2023
- Added to CISA KEV2 Jun 2025
- Remediation due23 Jun 2025
Description
On ASUS RT-AX55 3.0.0.4.386.51598 devices, authenticated attackers can perform OS command injection via the /start_apply.htm qos_bw_rulelist parameter. NOTE: for the similar "token-generated module" issue, see CVE-2023-41345; for the similar "token-refresh module" issue, see CVE-2023-41346; for the similar "check token module" issue, see CVE-2023-41347; and for the similar "code-authentication module" issue, see CVE-2023-41348.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/1/EN.md
- https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/2/EN.md
- https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/3/EN.md
- https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/4/EN.md
- https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/5/EN.md
- https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/6/EN.md
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-39780
- https://www.greynoise.io/blog/stealthy-backdoor-campaign-affecting-asus-routers
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-39780 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-39780 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2 Jun 2025.
How severe is CVE-2023-39780?
CVE-2023-39780 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 39.5% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-39780?
Affected products include ASUS Rt-ax55 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39780?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.